Applications open for 30 hours of government-funded childcare for September 2025All eligible working parents of children who will be at least nine months old on or before 31 August can now apply for 30...Business Information - Early Years ToolkitEarly Years Toolkit – fantastic free resources from Childcare Works to help you run your childcare business. Childcare Works have recently launched a new...Childcare ChoicesFinal phase of childcare expansion - From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30...Childminder Drop-in and Stay and Play SessionsWe have been visiting Childminder drop-in and stay and play sessions across Lewisham to share books that children love and talk to childminders...Deaf Awareness WeekDeaf awareness week was 5th to 10th May, but there are things that you can do within your setting all year round. Story Books The resources below can and should be shared all year round...Do Something Big Campaign – advertising your settings vacanciesThe summer wave of the do something big campaign is running until 14th September 2025, encouraging more people to explore a fulfilling...Early Entitlement Updates - July 2025Late Claims now open for Summer Term 2025 - Providers can submit late claims for children who were not added to your initial headcount...Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Space Requirements Consultation Launch As we get more children ready for school at age 5, we are exploring new ways to help providers offer more high-quality childcare places for families, that include access to outdoor space...Early Years Online Accounts We just wanted to highlight the following points below regarding your Early Years online account, and when you are booking onto our training. When you are login in to your Early Years...Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF) PostersWe are pleased to provide you with some posters to help promote Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF)...Early Years Sports Fund 2025Exciting opportunity to apply for the Early Years Sports Fund - The Early Years Sports Fund is now open for applications in South East London! This fantastic initiative is here to help...EasyPeasy - New App for Parents, Carers and Families Enhancing Your Early Years Family Support Offer with EasyPeasy in partnership with Lewisham Family Hubs. Please can we ask you to share the...Employment Allowance – Further Guidance for the Childcare SectorThe Employment Allowance (EA) was introduced in 2014 to support employers and encourage employment. It works by allowing eligible...Family Hubs - Update on Family Practitioner ServiceAs part of ongoing local developments within Children’s Services, the Family Practitioner service has now been absorbed into Family Thrive...Lewisham Early Years Hourly Rates from 1st April 2025At the end of December, the DfE confirmed the overall hourly rates that Lewisham will receive for the delivery of the full range of EY entitlements...Library FocusAttention all leads of: Childminder drop-in sessions, Play-groups, Stay and Play sessions, Day Nurseries and Schools. BOOK FREE ‘Story times, library talks, library cards visits...London South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub - TrainingLondon South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (EYSPH) training is now available to book. Please visit their website which provides further information and lists upcoming training...Looking After Children In Early Years Settings During The Hot WeatherSummer has well and truly arrived and its forecast to be a hot one this year. With the two recent heatwaves and more to come...Making it REAL and Sharing it REAL with Parents - UpdatesPlease find below updates on Making it REAL and Sharing it REAL with parents. Making it REAL Introductory training in the Making it REAL approach...Martyn’s Law - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and marks a significant step in enhancing public safety...Measles Cases Measles cases are increasing again in London including Lewisham, so there will be a continuing to promote and encourage uptake of MMR vaccination to those eligible in Lewisham...Meet and Read with Laura Henry-Allain MBE at Moon Lane Ink Laura Henry-Allain MBE, author of the beloved series of JoJo and Gran Gran will be doing a Meet and Read at Moon Lane Books Bookshop...Mental Health - Managing Stress In The Workplace If you are a Wellbeing Champion in your setting, keep your knowledge and information bank up to date. Click here for...New Early Years Provider Newsletter from the Department for EducationThe Department for Education (DfE) have a new newsletter for early years providers that will begin in early June. Subscribers...Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) – Supporting Inclusive Practice in Early Years settings in Lewisham OAP refers to the support, strategies, and resources that should be consistently...Potential Early Years Premises Available Within Lewisham BoroughAre you looking to open a Early Years setting, maybe expand your current setting or even move to a different location within Lewisham Borough? This page...Preparing your childcare business for September 2025As we move towards September and the final phase of the expansion of funded childcare spaces, now is a good time to evaluate different areas of your...Publication of Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Employer GuidanceFollowing the publication of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Training Provider Guidance in April 2025, the Department for Education is pleased to announce...Refugee Week – 16th to 23rd June 2025This year’s theme, “Community as a Superpower”, invites young children to explore the idea that even small voices can make a big impact. By learning...Summer term EYFS Network & EYFSP drop-in at Tidemill Primary Academy Thank you so much to Tidemill Primary Academy for hosting our Summer term EYFS Network & EYFSP drop-in. The Juniper ProgrammeThe Juniper Programme is a 10-week recovery programme for young children under 4 years of age and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse...Tiny Happy People is now part of BBC CBeebies ParentingFrom 5th June 2025 Tiny Happy People has a new home CBeebies Parenting which is a brand extension of BBC CBeebies aimed at parents and carers...Transition to Primary SchoolThe Early Years Foundation Stage clearly highlights the importance of facilitating smooth transitions in order to foster children’s emotional wellbeing and maintain the progression...Upcoming Changes to EYFS Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements – September 2025As you may be aware, the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) will...Wellbeing - Kindness RocksWhy not paint a stone/rock, piece of wood, shell or even the tablecloth when you have a break or in a staff meeting...